Elk River Concrete Contractor

Minnesota winters don’t go easy on concrete. Freeze-thaw cycles crack surfaces. Clay-heavy soil shifts and heaves. And if the base wasn’t done right the first time, you end up watching your driveway or patio fall apart years before it should.

Erickson Asphalt & Concrete has been the trusted for over 30 years, installing and repairing concrete across the area since before most of the competition existed. We know how this soil moves. We know what the weather does to flatwork. And we build for it.

Whether you need a new driveway, a sidewalk replacement, a patio for the backyard, or repairs to existing concrete, our Elk River concrete and paving contractors handle it all. We also take care of apron repairs, catch basins, and curb and gutter work for both residential and commercial properties. We are also a full-service Elk River paving company when your property needs asphalt along side concrete works.

Getting concrete work done isn’t simple. You’re dealing with permits, scheduling, weather windows, and figuring out whether your current base needs to be torn out or can be worked with. It’s not something most people deal with regularly, so knowing what to expect can be hard to figure out on your own.
That’s where we come in. We’ve been doing this long enough to handle the details you shouldn’t have to think about.

• 500+ five-star reviews. Our reputation was built one project at a time across the Twin Cities. Elk River homeowners trust us because their neighbors already do.
• BBB accredited with a track record you can verify. When concerns come up, we handle them fairly and directly.
• The Erickson name is on every job. We’re family-owned since 1990. Our crews are out in the Elk River community, and we hold them to our standards, not just minimum requirements.
• Over 35 years serving the metro. We’ve been here since before Elk River’s population boom. That kind of time in one area shows in how we build and how long our work lasts.

Elk River sits at the confluence of the Elk and Mississippi Rivers, which means the soil here varies block by block. Some areas have sandy, well-drained ground. Others sit on heavy clay that holds water and shifts seasonally. The frost line in this part of Minnesota runs about five feet deep, and that freeze-thaw cycle is what breaks concrete that wasn’t built to handle it.

If you’re installing a new driveway or making significant changes to an existing one, you’ll likely need a building permit from the City of Elk River. You can review the permit process and permit requirements on the city’s website.

Work that extends into the public right-of-way, like a driveway apron near the street, may also require a Right-of-Way permit. The City of Elk River’s Right-of-Way Maintenance page outlines what’s allowed and what requires approval. We handle this process regularly and can help you navigate permitting before work begins.

Note: Elk River was one of the first cities in Minnesota to ban coal tar sealers. For concrete sealing, this isn’t an issue, but it’s worth knowing if you’re also considering asphalt work.

Parking Lot EV Charging Requirements

If you’re building or significantly renovating a commercial parking lot, electric vehicle infrastructure is now part of the conversation. Minnesota’s building code is adding EV-ready requirements for new commercial buildings and multifamily properties with four or more units.

The requirements break down into three tiers: EV Capable spaces (conduit and panel space reserved for future use), EV Ready spaces (wired and ready for a charger to be plugged in), and EVSE Installed spaces (charger already in place). The number of spaces required depends on your total parking count and building type.

What this means for concrete works

If you’re pouring a new parking lot or doing a major reconstruction, the conduit and infrastructure for EV charging needs to go in during construction. Retrofitting later is significantly more expensive because it requires cutting through finished concrete, running new conduit, and patching the surface.

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry oversees these requirements through the state building code. For commercial projects, we coordinate with electricians and general contractors to make sure EV infrastructure is part of the site plan from the start.

We’ve been serving Elk River and the surrounding Twin Cities area since 1990. If you’ve got a concrete project in mind, or you’re not sure what your property needs, give us a call at (763) 389-5267. We’ll come out, take a look, and give you a straight answer.